Fire kills 79-year-old man in Lop Buri after power cut

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A fire in Lop Buri killed a 79-year-old man and destroyed multiple homes after a candle was lit during a power outage.

•A 79-year-old man died in a house fire in Mueang District, Lop Buri Province.
•The incident occurred at 03:30 on September 15, 2026.
•The fire destroyed a total of four houses, with one additional house slightly damaged.
•The fire reportedly started after a candle was lit because the house's electricity had been cut.

•The victim's home was a half-concrete, half-wooden building located behind Wat Phrommat.
•Mrs. Yupin stated that because the power was cut, a large candle from the temple was lit and placed in a plastic water bucket near the bathroom.
•At 03:30 on September 15, 2026, Pol. Capt. Wichai Saenbut received a report of the fire.
•Over 10 fire trucks from nearby local administrative organizations were deployed to prevent the fire from spreading.
•Mr. Som, the 79-year-old homeowner, died in the fire on the upper floor of the house.
•Three neighboring houses, belonging to relatives, were completely destroyed, and one other house was partially damaged.
•Firefighters spent approximately 2 hours bringing the blaze under control.
•Authorities are currently conducting a detailed inspection to determine the total value of the damages.

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Mr. Som(นายโสม)

The 79-year-old homeowner who died in the fire.

Mrs. Yupin(นางยุพิน)

The 78-year-old wife of Mr. Som.

Pol. Capt. Wichai Saenbut(ร.ต.อ.วิชัย แสนบุตร)

Deputy Inspector (Investigation) of Tha Hin Police Station.

Pol. Col. Thatchawat Saiyotha(พ.ต.อ.ทัชวัฒน์ สายโยธา)

Superintendent of Tha Hin Police Station.

Mr. Chan Judkhong(นายชาญ จูดคง)

District Chief of Mueang Lop Buri.

Tha Hin Police Station(สภ.ท่าหิน)

The police station responding to the fire incident.

Po Teck Tung Foundation Lop Buri Branch(มูลนิธิป่อเต็กตึ๊ง จุดลพบุรี)

The rescue organization that responded to the scene.

Wat Phrommat(วัดพรหมมาสตร์)

The temple located in front of the victim's house.

Mueang District, Lop Buri Province(อ.เมือง จ.ลพบุรี)

The location where the house fire occurred.